It is very much worth noting that Calloway's "one-hit" wonder status only came after they had been members and music producers of the very successful 1980's soul ensemble, Midnight Star. Their hits with Midnight Star are numerous including NO PARKING ON THE DANCE FLOOR and HEADLINES, to name only two. The group Midnight Star had several gold and platinum albums during the 80's.
After the duo's recording career dried up, they became successful record producers.
All the Way
Calloway Lyrics
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(Yeah, you ready)
Let's walk
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
That's all the way
There's only way to love
That's all the way
I used to give only half of me
The other girls seemed
To want a piece
But you're the kind
That deserves the best
I know what you need
And I will give no less
There's only way to love
That's all the way
There's only way to love
That's all the way
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I really know just what you need
That's why love comes guaranteed
I know this thought
That gets you hot, girl
I won't stop 'til you get enough
There's only one way to love you
That's all the way
There's only one way to love you
That's all the way, night and day
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Anything in my way
(All the way, all the way
All the way, all the way...)
There's only one way to love you
That's all the way
There's only one way to love you
That's all the way
One way to, one way to
Love you, to love you
One way to, one way to
Love you, to love you
One way to, one way to
Love you, to love you
One way to, one way to
There's only one way to love you
That's all the way
There's only one way to love you
That's all the way
There's only one way to love you
That's all the way
There's only one way to love you
That's all the way, night day
There's only one way to love you
(All the way, all the way)
That's all the way...
The lyrics to Calloway's song "All the Way" speak of a love that is fully committed and unconditional. The singer expresses that he used to only give half of himself in past relationships, but he realizes that his current partner deserves the best and he is willing to give his all. He promises to love her entirely, without holding back or giving only a piece of himself. He understands what she needs and guarantees to fulfill her desires. The lyrics also suggest that the love is reciprocal, with lines such as "I know this thought that gets you hot, girl, I won't stop 'til you get enough."
The chorus repeats that there is only one way to love, and that is to do it "all the way." This phrase, repeated throughout the song, reinforces the idea of complete and unequivocal love. The use of repetition further emphasizes the message, almost making it an anthem for a love that is fully committed.
Line by Line Meaning
You ready to do it
Asking if the listener is prepared to engage in a specific action.
(Yeah, you ready)
Confirmation that the listener is prepared.
Let's walk
Suggestion to move together.
There's only way to love
Statement that true love has a singular expression.
That's all the way
Emphasizing that no half-hearted efforts will suffice when it comes to true love.
I used to give only half of me
Admitting to a past pattern of not fully investing in relationships.
The other girls seemed
Implied comparison to the current girl the artist is addressing.
To want a piece
The other girls' motives were questionable, as they seemed to be after something other than a true connection.
But you're the kind
Transitioning to a discussion of the current girl, who stands out from the rest as deserving of true love.
That deserves the best
Acknowledging the worth of the current girl, and the need to approach the relationship with her accordingly.
I know what you need
Assurance that the artist understands the needs of the current girl.
And I will give no less
Pledge to put forth the maximum amount of effort and attention into the relationship, no matter what.
I really know just what you need
Reinforcement that the artist is fully equipped to provide for the needs of the current girl.
That's why love comes guaranteed
Reassurance that the relationship will be successful.
I know this thought
Indication of deep understanding of what the girl wants.
That gets you hot, girl
Suggesting that the artist knows how to turn the girl on and give her pleasure.
I won't stop 'til you get enough
Commitment to fulfilling the girl's desires.
There's only one way to love you
Reiteration that true love is singular in nature.
That's all the way, night and day
Emphasizing that the love between them is all-encompassing and never-ending.
Anything in my way
Statement of fearlessness and confidence that nothing will interfere with their love.
(All the way, all the way
Repetition of the idea that true love involves complete dedication and effort.
All the way, all the way...)
One way to, one way to
Introduction of a series of repetitions of the phrase "one way to", emphasizing that the love between them is singular and one-of-a-kind.
Love you, to love you
Restating that the love is directed towards the current girl.
There's only one way to love you
Reiteration that the love is singular in nature.
That's all the way
Emphasizing the need to fully invest in the love and the relationship.
There's only one way to love you
Reiteration that the love is singular in nature.
That's all the way, night day
Emphasizing that the love between them is all-encompassing and never-ending.
There's only one way to love you
Reiteration that the love is singular in nature.
That's all the way
Insistence that nothing less than complete dedication will suffice when it comes to true love.
(All the way, all the way)
Final repetition of the phrase that completes the song's message.
Contributed by Lucas J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
HeartReader57
This beat is the shit. I remember dancing off this in Seoul Korea when I was stationed overseas. The brothers did this one right. No a curse word, sexual innuendo. This is back in the days when groups really sang a song in the 1990's and not one profanity uttered like the sorry music of today.
TRAVOLTAGE
Fuck thaaaaaaat...
Chastity James
I feel the beat